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The Data-Driven Road Safety Tool will analyse information from connected vehicles, smart roadside sensors and local-authority data to predict the likely locations and possible root causes of potential road safety hotspots.

Ford trials new technology to predict traffic incidents

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole says the new pop-up testing sites in Narrandera and Tarcutta provide an easy way for freight workers to be tested for COVID-19.

Pop-up COVID testing clinics open in Australia for freight workers

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance says the NSW Government continues to support the point to point transport industry by providing free COVID clean-up kits for operators, on top of the eight vehicle sanitisation stations already rolled out across parts of the state.

NSW transport industry introduces COVID clean-up kits

The event, which ran from August 6 through August 12, also saw officers issue 30,273 tickets for other vehicle and traffic law violations, such as impaired and distracted driving.

New York speed awareness week results in more than 21,000 tickets

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the estimate is consistent with the Council’s last few years of estimates for the three-day Labor Day holiday period, indicating that people are expected to travel even though COVID-19 infections remain high.

NSC issues Labor Day safety reminder

With COVID-19 cases still increasing across the United States, Uber Health, integrating with prescription delivery platform NimbleRx, is helping deliver medication to those who need it.

Uber Health announces pharmaceutical delivery service

The projects include the first phase of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, which upgraded 225 uncontrolled crosswalk locations, created nearly two-dozen additional crosswalks, and added new traffic signals and signs at various locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Long Island pedestrian safety projects completed

This year, with COVID-19 still disrupting many overseas travel plans, the “staycation” is more popular than ever.

August Bank Holiday: Safe Travel Tips

This third iteration of the guidance based on the latest changes to UK Government guidelines includes advice on group riding and first responder incident management.

Updated COVID-19 riding guidelines published for motorcyclists

The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that vehicle owners with warrants that expired this year will still have until October 10 to get their checks done.

AA New Zealand raises “unsafe vehicle” concerns

Extra pressure is expected to be put on the transport network as more people look to return to their workplaces with the return of pupils to classrooms.

Travel safe campaign launched in Scotland

Rural Road Safety Month is reminding drivers to do the right thing behind the wheel as latest figures reveal more than 180 people have died in crashes in NSW this year - 115 of them on country roads.

NSW country drivers urged to slow down to save lives

Preliminarily in 2019, there were 127,285 children aged up to 17 involved in crashes in Florida resulting in 1,361 serious bodily injuries and 142 fatalities. As

August is Child Safety Awareness Month

The program is aimed at supporting communities in tackling high-risk journeys for students traveling to and from school through quality safety education and equipment for students, parents, and community members.

New “Hauling Safety” program launched in Thailand

Currently, in the state, passengers aged 16 and older are only required to wear a seat belt in the front passenger seat next to the driver.

New York signs seat belt law for passengers 16 and over

The extension will allow student drivers more time to prepare for and schedule their behind-the-wheel drive test during the COVID-19 pandemic.

California DMV extends driver’s license permits

AAA also found that active driving assistance systems, those that combine vehicle acceleration with braking and steering, often disengage with little notice – almost instantly handing control back to the driver.

AAA finds active driving assist systems are not consistent

Funded by the Scottish Government, as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis, the ÂŁ1.5m initiative is being delivered through Cycling UK and participating retailers and aims to encourage more people to ride a bike, helping to manage demand on public transport.

Cycle repair scheme launches in Scotland

The Government’s Community Road Safety Grants program is offering funding of up to $5,000 for small projects and to $30,000 for more substantial projects.

Grants available to improve road safety in NSW

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has been offering online renewals for eligible non-commercial driver’s licenses on its website for many years and has now expanded the service.

Online license renewals for commercial drivers in California

BBC News reports that a driver was left facing a road ban after being involved in a crash in the rain.

Tesla touchscreen deemed “distracting”

The event, hosted by AIP Foundation in collaboration with local police in the community, focused on increasing awareness and knowledge on road safety.

Rural communities in China take part in road safety event

The list of 65 recommended used vehicles has been put together after considering several criteria including price, reliability, performance and safety.

Top recommended used vehicles for teens revealed

Garda enforcement figures show 1,216 drug driving arrests were made in the first six months of 2020 compared to 591 in the first half of 2019.

Drug driving arrests double in Ireland during first half of 2020

Driving schools across the state have been unable to offer the five-hour course to students due to COVID-19.

New York driving schools recommence distance learning

National Stop on Red Week 2020 runs August 2-8 to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and to reduce the number and severity of crashes.

National Stop on Red Week campaign launches

On average, four people are killed and 620 people injured in 2,200 crashes across the province over the B.C. long weekend.

Driver warning issued ahead of B.C. Day long weekend

In each instance, either the driver or a passenger was not wearing a seat belt, and 70 of the drivers had an improperly restrained child under the age of 15 in their vehicle.

Coloradans cited for no seat belts and unrestrained children

Cars, motorcycles and light vans that were due an MOT between 30 March and 31 July 2020 were given a 6-month extension to help keep motorists moving during the coronavirus pandemic.

MOT warning to UK drivers

A human cheese grater has been painted on the road at Performance Cycle, as well as other locations throughout the state, and aims to remind bikers that falling on asphalt at any speed can result in serious bodily injury or death.

Cheese grater reminds motorcyclists to wear protective gear

Alcohol has been a factor in 30 percent of U.S. roadway deaths every year for the past decade and police arrest about one million people a year for alcohol-impaired driving.

U.S. study finds alcohol-detection systems could cut road deaths

Highways England introduced the new limit, a 10mph increase from the previous 50mph norm, following research and trials.

Highways England increases roadworks speed limit

The free course has been developed by DVSA, Highways England and other partners to help new riders prepare for a lifetime of safe riding.

DVSA launches training course for new motorcyclists

The figure has broadly flatlined since 2012, when 1,754 people were killed.

UK road deaths have flatlined since 2012, latest data reveals

Drivers are advised to check the latest weather forecasts and road conditions before traveling.

Monsoon season warning issued in Colorado

The Be Summer-Ready campaign 2020 aims to provide information about summer hazards, including those on the roads.

Summer safety campaign launches in Ireland

As reported in Injury Facts, the fatality rate per miles driven in May – when most of the country was in shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic – jumped 23.5 percent compared to the previous year, despite far less traffic on the roads.

Preliminary data shows three straight months of riskier roads

During this period, the first quarter of the 2020/21 year, a total of 2 ,386 integrated roadblocks, vehicle check point and speed operations were conducted across the Western Cape and 145,503 vehicles were stopped and checked.

Western Cape shares highest speeds of road offenders

The operation is a joint initiative between the New York State Police, Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority.

“Operation Hardhat” launched in New York

Information on the grant program, including dates, guidelines and how to apply can be found on the TAC website here.

Local councils across Victoria offered road safety grants

Designed with operations including school buses, patient transfer, accessible transport and taxi services in mind, the shields are intended to supplement operators’ existing personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene protocols.

Ford develops commercial vehicle protection shields

An automatic one-year extension will be applied for Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver license with an expiration date between March 1 and December 31, 2020.

California DMV extends driver licenses for over 70s

In the webinar, eDriving’s Jim Noble, Senior Vice President, Risk Engineering, and Denise Murroni, Customer Success Manager, will explain the difference between a “good” safety program and a culture of safety.

Upcoming webinar: Creating a Crash-Free Culture®

The ban, announced by Roads Minister Baroness Vere, follows an extensive investigation, including research commissioned by the Department for Transport, which indicates ageing tyres suffer corrosion which could cause them to fail.

UK government bans tyres over 10 years old

The Commissioner joined Police and Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts and Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Zanetti to inspect the new buses at Police Headquarters.

New “booze buses” take to the roads in Western Australia

In 2019, there were 16 fatal crashes and 16 people killed over the entire July school holiday period.

NSW drivers reminded to put safety first during school holidays

The screen, made from clear polycarbonate material, has received official approval from Transport for London (TfL), the licensing authority for the capital’s taxis.

Toyota designs taxi screen to protect against COVID-19 transmission

The summer enforcement period also marks the launch of CDOT’s latest seat belt safety campaign, Common Bond. The campaign focuses on the fact that, while Coloradans might not agree on everything, everyone should agree on wearing seat belts.

Seat belt enforcement underway in Colorado

The agencies have also revealed details of a public process to work with the industry and community stakeholders to develop strategies to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

Clean trucking strategy announced

The State’s Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) has examined the impact of the COVID-19 on traffic volumes in the area.

Unbelted and speed-related crashes increase in Virginia

Now, photocard driving licences that expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be automatically extended for a period of 7 months from the date of expiry.

DVLA extends licence expiry dates during COVID-19

COVID-19 webinars for fleet operators

COVID-19 webinars for fleet operators

A culmination of a joint review by the Department for Transport, Home Office and the National Police Chiefs’ Council over the past year, the review seeks views on existing practices and resources, evidence of effectiveness in reducing casualties and invites “new thinking”.

UK government opens review into roads policing

Preliminary NSC estimates show a year-over-year 36.6 percent jump in fatality rates per miles driven in April, in spite of an 18 percent drop in the total number of roadway deaths compared to April 2019.

U.S. road are emptier but riskier

Towing a caravan is more complex than simply attaching it to your vehicle, so those planning a trip are advised to brush up on essential safety tips before hitting the road.

Tips for safe caravanning in NSW

In collaboration with its partner Cornershop, customers in select locations across Latin America and Canada can now order groceries through both the Uber and Uber Eats apps.

Uber launches grocery delivery

IIHS closed both the VRC, located in Ruckersville, Virginia, and its Arlington, Virginia, office in March, as the state was shutting down. Much of the IIHS’s work continued, with employees working from home, but crash tests and track evaluations had to be paused.

Vehicle crash testing resumes

Some cars have been rarely used during COVID-19 lockdowns, so it’s essential to make sure they’re fit for purpose. People may also feel out of practice if they haven’t driven a car for a while.

Highways England issues “back behind the wheel” tips

The U.S. Department of Transportation initiative aims to educate the public about the dangers hot vehicles pose to children.

Campaign launches to prevent child heatstroke deaths

The Scottish Government’s Cycling Friendly fund launched to make it easier and more accessible to cycle in the places where people live, work, study and spend time.

Scotland’s Cycling Friendly initiative opens for applications

The number of total trips expected is down nearly 15 percent compared to last July through September and is the first decline in summer travel since 2009.

Americans to take 700 million trips this summer

The trial, which allowed bikers to ride in selected bus lanes around Perth, concluded that there were no safety benefits, and that poor visibility and line of sight of motorcyclists posed a risk.

Motorcycle bus lane trial finds no safety benefits

Workers have been wearing the devices tied around their waists which sets off a buzzer in their safety helmets if someone gets too close.

Highways England uses waistbands to enable social distancing

The National Safety Council (NSC) and CellARide, a Springfield, Missouri-based automotive tech firm, have announced a collaboration for a first-of-its-kind service as part of the Check To Protect recall awareness campaign from NSC.

Recall checks made easier for U.S. vehicle owners

The new penalties will also make the distinction between drivers illegally making an audio call and using their phone in other ways.

New phone penalties for WA road users come into force in...

The 2020 grant awards will fund seven states – Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming – with a total of $210,000 to support enhanced identification and assessment of alcohol and drug impaired drivers.

States awarded grants to combat impaired driving

The rule applies to all types of driver and motorcycle training in England, including private practice with someone you live with or in your support bubble.

Driving lessons and tests to restart in England

Teoh compared the rates of driver deaths and police-reported crashes per miles traveled for convertible and non-convertible versions of 1-5-year-old models during 2014-18.

Study shows convertibles are as safe as other cars

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, drivers were granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing in March to help slow the spread of the virus.

MOT tests mandatory from August

Last month, RAC roadside patrols attended 28,495 calls for assistance – the highest recorded in over five years.

Calls to roadside patrols increase in Western Australia

While shutdown restrictions may be easing, many people are still avoiding all but essential travel.

Fourth of July safety: travel tips for drivers & families

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers the following summer driving tips.

NHTSA shares five top summer driving tips

The app, called Euro Rescue, has been created with The International Association of Fire & Rescue Services (the CTIF), and centralises the manufacturers’ rescue sheets which provides all the crucial information rescuers need to carry out occupant extrication quickly and safely.

Euro NCAP introduces mobile app for first responders

From April 1 – May 21, the Minnesota State Patrol pulled over 232 drivers traveling more than 100 mph.

Minnesota sees double number of speeding drivers during lockdown

The vehicle earned the top score in the AAA’s first edition of the newly-released AAA Car Guide, which provides consumers with reviews based in part on how many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are included in the vehicle, as well as a number of other criteria.

Luxury Volvo top of AAA Car Guide

The American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety study found that was even the case when drivers thought they might be caught by the police.

Research: crash involvement linked to risky driving behaviors

The number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. has fallen from more than 50,000 in 1980 to 36,560 in 2018.

SUVs more lethal to pedestrians than cars, study suggests

FLHSMV and its Division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Association and AAA – The Auto Club Group for the campaign.

Drivers urged to plan ahead for safe travel this summer

According to the organisation, summer is the time when the majority of motorcycle crashes occur, with seven motorcyclists injured every day in July and August.

Drivers and motorcyclists urged to share the road safely

According to the report, Estonia, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia and Portugal have reduced road deaths the most.

ETSC reveals details of countries making most progress on road safety

The Department of Transport and Public Works says shorter, darker days, fog and rain during the rainy season hamper visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Western Cape urged to prepare for winter weather

Latest data has revealed nearly 30 percent of all road fatalities in 2019 were the result of people not wearing a seat belt and so far this year not wearing a seat belt has been a factor in 11 of the 99 road fatalities recorded.

Increase in unbelted Victorians killed in car crashes

As part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) The Heat Is On campaign, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement launched the annual Memorial Day DUI enforcement period to protect motorists from impaired drivers on the State’s roads.

Colorado’s The Heat Is On campaign arrests revealed

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested comments on proposed changes to the rules for occupant protection.

IIHS calls for strengthening of safety standards for autonomous vehicles

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have launched a new road safety campaign “We’re on the road back. Make it a safer one,” following the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions which now allow travel within a 20km limit of the home or within the county boundary.

Safety warning to drivers in Ireland as roads get busier

With lockdown restrictions relaxing, the guidelines provide advice on group riding, and include advice on COVID-safe incident management.

COVID-19 riding guidelines published for motorcyclists

In the statement Cliff highlights the potential new threats that may emerge in the post COVID-19 world, including greater pressure and risk on the world’s roads.

GRSP calls for ongoing road safety investment in post COVID-19 world

The project addresses excessive speed, one of the main causes of death and injury on the roads of the Philippines, by supporting the country in its efforts to reduce driving speeds.

Report provides update on Philippines speed management project

The awareness month focuses on saving lives and preventing injuries, from the workplace to anyplace.

June is National Safety Month

Up to 27 May 2020, 60 people have been killed in 56 fatal collisions, compared to 55 deaths in 48 fatal collisions up to 27 May 2019.

Ireland road safety appeal renewed as road deaths increase 9%

The exceptions would provide more space for restaurants and stores to serve their customers at a safe distance. The FHWA says States must implement proper safety measures to protect both clients and employees in the ROW area, including ensuring safety for drivers and pedestrians.

Sidewalks and parking areas may be used to “reopen the economy”

Small cars and minicars accounted for 15 of the 20 models with the highest death rates for model year 2017, while nearly half of the 20 models with the lowest death rates were luxury SUVs.

New report: small cars most dangerous for drivers

Now with the combination of schools being closed, activities curtailed, summer jobs canceled, and COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, the American Automobile Association (AAA) says the factors could prove deadly as teens take to the road this summer.

Teen drivers continue to be over-represented in crashes

The organisation says customers could now call to book an appointment for all types of knowledge tests at offices throughout the province but urges people to come prepared by studying the learning guides and taking the practice knowledge test several times to give them a greater chance of qualifying on the first attempt.

ICBC reinstates all knowledge tests by appointment

New test procedures will include a moving barrier to the moving car frontal crash test, replacing the regulation-based moderate offset-deformable barrier test, used by Euro NCAP for the last 23 years.

Euro NCAP announces major changes to safety testing

The National Safety Council (NSC) says preliminary estimates show that, despite less drivers on the road, there was a year-over-year 14 percent jump in fatality rates per miles driven in March.

Death rates increase on U.S. highways despite lockdown

The manufacturer says the move delivers on its promise made last year to introduce such a limitation and goes beyond regulation and legislation to help close the remaining gap to zero serious injuries and fatalities in traffic.

Volvo limits speed on all new cars

Teen safety features, including parents being able to limit the speed of their child’s vehicle, keep track of its whereabouts or prevent it from being put in gear if the driver hasn’t buckled are all available, but the research reveals that often parents are unaware of them.

Car dealers urged to make teen safety systems a selling point

The Electric Bicycle Management Regulations, which will go into effect on 1 July 2020, is the first provincial law in China mandating e-bike rider helmet use with penalties for breaches, since China implemented new e-bike standards in April 2019.

Helmets on e-bikes to become mandatory in China

As coronavirus lockdown measures loosen, Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, is urging people to walk, cycle or drive to work to ensure the public transport system can operate safely.

NSW commuters urged to avoid rush hour public transport

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